West Elk Mine

West Elk Mine is an underground operation in Somerset, CO, owned by Arch Coal.

Mine Data

 * Owner: Mountain Coal Company L.L.C.
 * Parent company: Arch Coal Inc.
 * Location: 5174 Old Highway 133, Somerset, CO
 * GPS coordinates: 38.927032,-107.463917
 * Production: 6,874,101 short tons
 * Type of coal: Bituminous
 * Mine type: underground, longwall
 * Equipment:
 * Number of employees: 300

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